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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.05, 23,721.61 and 11,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.05, 23,721.61 and 11,227.33 is: 15,478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.05 : 23,721.61 = 11,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.05/23,721.61 = 11,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.05x = 23,721.61 × 11,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.05x = 266,330,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,330,343.60/17,206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,478.88

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